Landscape Ontario — Website Terms and Conditions of Use
1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association (“LO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website (the “Site”).
By accessing or using any part of the Site — including viewing, downloading or using text, images, information, listings, messages, products, services or other content (“Content”) — you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.
LO may update or revise these Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the revised Terms. Please review this page periodically for updates.
2. Intellectual Property and Permitted Use
All Content on the Site is the property of LO or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual-property laws.
You may view, download, print or share Content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. You may not copy, modify, reproduce, republish, transmit, sell or otherwise exploit any Content without prior written permission from LO.
3. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Content provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only. It is provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, express or implied.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, LO makes no representation regarding the reliability, completeness or suitability of the Content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, LO, its directors, officers, employees, agents and licensors will not be liable for any loss or damage — direct, indirect, incidental or consequential — arising from your use of or reliance on the Site or its Content.
4. External Links
This Site may include links to third-party websites for your convenience. LO does not control or endorse, and is not responsible for, the content, products or services offered on or through those sites. Your access to linked websites is at your own risk.
5. Member Directory and Search Function
The Site may include a directory or search tool that lists member businesses or professionals. Listings are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by LO. LO does not verify or guarantee the quality of work, services, pricing or professional conduct of any listed member or company. Users engaging a listed business do so at their own discretion and risk, and LO assumes no liability for any outcomes or disputes arising from such engagement.
6. User-Generated Content and Submissions
If the Site allows you to post or upload information, you are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of the material you provide. You agree not to upload or transmit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, obscene or otherwise objectionable. LO reserves the right, but has no obligation, to review, edit or remove user-submitted content at its discretion.
7. Member Accounts and Registration
Certain Site features, such as membership management, event registration or access to restricted resources may require you to create an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration, keep your login credentials confidential and accept responsibility for all activity under your account.
Members who log in to the online portal are responsible for any actions taken through their account. Login credentials must not be shared. LO reserves the right to suspend or terminate portal access for misuse, security reasons or breach of these Terms.
8. Purchases, Payments and Refunds
Products, memberships, course registrations and event tickets offered through the Site are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
Payments are processed through secure third-party providers. LO does not store full payment information. Refunds and cancellations will follow the policies stated at the time of purchase. If no policy is provided, requests may be reviewed at LO’s discretion.
9. Modification, Suspension or Termination
LO reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Site, temporarily or permanently, at any time and without prior notice. LO may also correct errors or update information on the Site without obligation to do so.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Site is subject to LO’s Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information. By using this Site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in that policy.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario for any dispute arising from your use of the Site. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.
12. Entire Agreement and Severability
These Terms, along with any additional conditions stated on specific pages and LO’s Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and LO regarding use of the Site. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South
Milton, ON L9T 2X8
Email: membership@landscapeontario.com
Phone: 905-875-1805
